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PSY 2235 Behavioral Science Research Methods

Basic research methods for the behavioral sciences covering: correlational/descriptive and laboratory/experimental design methodology, dependent and independent variables, principles of measurement, and reading and writing scientific research reports.

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Psychology
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: PSY 1100 

Outcomes

  • Describe principles of behavioral research methodology.
  • Propose an experiment using descriptive/correlational or experimental methods.
  • Critically analyze behavioral research information available through newspapers, professional and lay periodicals, and the internet.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3